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Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

Family Salicaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' (dappled willow) bears faded green blossoms during early spring. This plant is arching in form and has showy, matte and fine textured foliage that is variegated and spotted medium green and light pink in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' (dappled willow) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, hedge, foundation, mass planting, specimen, topiary and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is tolerant of wet sites. In the winter, Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' provides winter interest.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' (dappled willow) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.